Associate of Arts - Art

Stresses the study of art as form and content. Designed to develop the student’s perceptual and conceptual abilities in the context of art history and society. Designed to give the student an opportunity to develop his/her technical skills, aesthetic awareness, personal expression, and critical analysis.

The art courses listed fulfill lower-division requirements at most universities. Most universities require students to present a portfolio for evaluation to be admitted; therefore, students should keep a portfolio of their work from Southwestern College.

Program Student Learning Outcomes: • Apply the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design in Formal Analysis • Interpret and synthesize concepts pertinent to the visual arts • Demonstrate an understanding of, show proficiency in, and experiment with the fundamentals of art making with various concepts, tools, and materials • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating original ideas through visual, oral, and written media